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Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) 4 weeks until the December deadline

4 weeks until the December deadline, 4 ways you can make a difference

Sign up and Speak Up for Poverty Reduction at Pre-Budget Consultations
Talk to Your MPP about why Poverty Reduction is What Our Economy Needs
Join the movement for poverty reduction in your community
Add Your [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 5 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin:
Quote of the Week: Downturn no excuse to abandon anti-poverty fight, say economists
More than 350 Rally to Support Poverty Reduction
25 in 5’s “Five Tests for Success” of Ontario’ PRS
Poverty Reduction a Strong Priority with Canadians, shows new poll
Fiscal Update Doesn’t Mention Poverty… Directly
Faith Communities step up for PRS
Non-stop [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 6 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin:
Quote of the Week: Fighting poverty remains a priority, says Ontario Finance Minister
Register now: 25 in 5 Toronto Network General Assembly next Monday
Federal Election Results – No Deterrence to 25 in 5 Objective
International Day Kicks Off a Month of Community Events
Owen Sound Woman Talks Rural Poverty at the [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 7 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin:
Quote of the Week: Deficit ok in bad times, says bank economist
Act Now: Two quick actions that can make a difference on poverty reduction
Anti-poverty plan on track for December, confirms Premier
Fifteen cities and counting: October is the time for ACTION on poverty reduction
MediaWatch: Cross-community News Coverage on [...]

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 8 weeks until the December deadline

In this week’s bulletin:
Quote of the week: “Sensible approach to slowdown is to stimulate economy with public investments”
Join 25 in 5 on Oct 27: Countdown to December Deadline for PRS
Poverty Reduction cannot wait: Add your voice to the 25 in 5 Declaration
Municipalities Step up for Poverty [...]